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When transferring a Cicis franchise, what must the transferor and any person or entity obligated under the Agreement or Guaranty be in compliance with?

Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

greement and any advertising materials. You may not use any Mark in advertising the transfer or sale of your Development Rights or of any ownership in you without our prior written consent.

C. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF TRANSFER.

We may consider, and you will provide or assist us in compiling, any information we deem necessary or appropriate in connection with our assessment of a proposed Transfer. If we elect to approve a proposed Transfer, we may, at our discretion, condition our approval in any manner we deem necessary and appropriate to protect the Cicis brand and our interests in the System and this Agreement, including any of the following (each of which you agree is reasonable):

    1. you and any person or entity obligated under this Agreement or Guaranty must be in compliance with your or its obligations;
    1. you and the proposed transferee and its owners (if the transferee is a Business Entity) must provide all information and documents we request regarding the Transfer and the proposed transferee and its owners or affiliates;
    1. you must provide us with executed versions of any relevant documents to effect the Transfer, and all other information we request about the proposed Transfer;
    1. if you or the transferor offer the transferee financing for any part of the purchase price, all of the transferee's obligations under promissory notes, agreements, or security interests reserved in your Development Rights must be subordinate to the transferee's obligation to pay all amounts due to us, our Affiliates, and third party vendors and otherwise agree to comply with this Agreement (or any applicable Franchise Agreement with us);
    1. you (and your owner(s)) must sign a general release, in a form satisfactory to us, of any and all claims against us, our Affiliates, and our and their related parties;
    1. you (and your transferring owner(s)) (and your or their immediate family members) must sign a non-competition covenant in favor of us, commencing on the effective date of the Transfer and consistent with the post-term non-competition obligations contained in the most recent Franchise Agreement that you or your Affiliates have signed with us;
    1. you must pay all amounts owed to us, our Affiliates, and third-party vendors and have submitted all required reports and statements under this Agreement and any Franchise Agreement with us;
    1. you and your owners must not have violated any provision of this Agreement or any other agreement with us or our Affiliates during both the 60-day period before you requested our consent to the Transfer and

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 65–263)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, when transferring a franchise, the transferor and any person or entity obligated under the Franchise Agreement or Guaranty must be in compliance with their obligations.

Specifically, the transferor must adhere to several conditions to gain Cicis's approval for the transfer. These conditions include providing all requested information and documents regarding the transfer and the proposed transferee, offering executed versions of relevant transfer documents, and ensuring that all of the transferee's financial obligations are subordinate to those owed to Cicis, its affiliates, and third-party vendors. The transferor must also sign a general release of claims against Cicis and a non-competition covenant, and they must settle all outstanding debts to Cicis, its affiliates, and third-party vendors while also submitting all required reports and statements.

Furthermore, the transferor and their owners must not have violated any provision of the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement with Cicis or its affiliates during the 60-day period before requesting consent for the transfer and continuing through the transfer's effective date. The transferee and their owners must also execute Cicis's current form of Guaranty, binding them to the Franchise Agreement. Finally, the transferor must pay a transfer fee of $7,500, in addition to reimbursing Cicis for any out-of-pocket expenses associated with the transfer. These conditions ensure that the transfer process protects Cicis's interests and maintains the integrity of the franchise system.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.